Top 10 Sites to Earn Money from Downloads and File Uploads | Making Money Online
Earning Money from Downloads and File Uploads
Have you ever heard of file-sharing sites that pay for downloads? I think most of you haven't come across those file upload and sharing websites that pay users. Of course, you already know about Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Mega, and some other cloud storage services.
I'm talking about file-sharing sites that pay when your files are downloaded. Let me clarify right away that this does not mean you upload copyrighted material belonging to someone else — such as software, e-books, plugins, and other digital files — to earn money from file sharing.
Nearly every file-sharing website has a DMCA system, which means your files may be deleted or your account may be terminated if you don't follow the rules. You have to play fair if you want to win this game. This means you should only upload files that you own or have permission to share. As long as we're clear on that, let me give you some examples of what you can upload and share for download:
- Spreadsheets
- Presentations
- PDF e-books
- Content calendar templates
- Blogging checklists
- Email templates
- Audiobooks
- Video files
Before I share the list of file-sharing sites that pay for downloads, I'd like to clarify that I have not personally used any of these sites. If you'd like to use any of them, do some due diligence before diving in completely. I will not be responsible if your account is terminated or you are not paid for your downloads. I may try two file-sharing sites myself.
Now, let's dive into the file-sharing platforms you can try and start getting paid for downloads.
1. Rapidgator
Rapidgator is a popular file-hosting website that allows users to upload and share their files with the public. The more people who download your file, the more money goes into your pocket. There are three upload methods such as FTP, remote upload, and web upload. They have two uploader models for earning money. You can either choose “pay per download” or “pay per sale” to start earning with Rapidgator.
2. File Upload
File Upload is a cloud file storage service that pays users when their files are downloaded. Users can earn from $2 to $7 per thousand downloads, depending on the tier and file size. File Upload is one of those companies that pays through various payment solutions such as Skrill, Payoneer, PayPal, Western Union, Neteller, Bitcoin, Ethereum, MoneyGram, and more. This service provides a great opportunity to earn some extra money through blogging.
3. Birdload
Birdload is a file storage and sharing service that pays users in two ways. When people upgrade to a Birdload premium account for faster download speeds, users receive a 35% commission on the amount. Furthermore, they also get paid for the number of downloads that hosted files receive. They can earn from $1.50 to $12.50 per thousand downloads. Once an account reaches $20 in commission funds, they can request payment via Skrill, PayPal, Bitcoin, and bank transfer.
4. Indishare
Indishare is a file-hosting website that pays per 10,000 downloads. They pay between $2 and $10 for different file sizes across four tiers. The minimum payout is $10, which can be received after one month. They process payments on every twentieth of the month. However, what sets Indishare apart from other file-hosting services is that they pay per 10,000 downloads instead of 1,000 downloads.
5. ShareCash
ShareCash is a file-hosting platform that provides users with an opportunity to monetize their files through content locking. It provides you with landing pages for your audience to unlock files and pays you for that. Furthermore, it also offers website page lockers and link lockers that lock your website pages and links so you can monetize your content and website through ShareCash. They also have a referral system that gives you 5% of the earnings of referred users.
6. FileIce
FileIce is also a file-hosting network that uses a pay-per-download model and provides a file upload and sharing service. You can earn up to $1 per download. Furthermore, you can view download reports and statistics as well. Wondering how it works? Once you upload a file and share the link with the audience through social media and blogs, readers will click on and view a survey form to fill out. Once the form is filled, they will receive a file download link within a second.
7. Uploaded.net
It is a file-hosting platform that helps you upload, host, and share your files online. However, the platform does not pay users for downloads, which may surprise you since it's still on the list. The reason is that it has an Alexa ranking of 1300, indicating it has a large number of visitors and user base. Furthermore, you can join its referral program that pays 60% on the first sale and 50% on reorders.
8. dailyuploads
Daily Uploads is another file-hosting platform that pays up to $15 per thousand downloads. However, the file must be at least 1 MB in size to qualify for payment. Furthermore, they also have a referral program, meaning you can refer other users and earn 10% of their earnings for life. Payment methods are Skrill, PayPal, Webmoney, and Bitcoin.
9. Up-load.io
Up-load.io is a pay-per-download system that pays per 1,000 downloads. It is one of the file-sharing sites that also pays for files sized 0–10 MB. However, the file must be at least 1 MB in size to qualify as a download. They also have four tiers, with Tier A being the highest-earning zone. The minimum payout via PayPal is $5 and via Bitcoin is $10. You can earn from $3 to $11 per 1,000 downloads.
10. UP4EVER
UP4EVER is a file-sharing platform with a cloud storage facility. This file-sharing network also has four tiers and pays $3 to $7 per 1,000 downloads. One of the good things about this pay-per-download network is that it has a variety of payment methods such as Skrill, PayPal, Neteller, Payeer, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Perfect Money, Webmoney, Payoneer, and more. The minimum payout differs per payment method. For example, for Payoneer it is $50, Neteller and Skrill have $5, and most payment services have a minimum payout of $1.
